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Fowler, IN

Stats and Demographics for the 47944 ZIP Code

ZIP code 47944 is located in northwest Indiana and covers a slightly higher than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 47944 are primarily white. The number of middle aged adults is large while the number of seniors is large. There are also a slightly less than average number of single parents and a slightly higher than average number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 47944 ZIP code is slightly higher than average compared to other areas of the country.

Population

3,623

Population Density

20

people per sq mi

Housing Units

1,604

Median Home Value

$84,800

Land Area

185.75

sq mi

Water Area

0.06

sq mi

Occupied Housing Units

1,423

Median Household Income

$51,031

Estimated Population over Time

Total Population by Age

Median Age:

42

Male Median Age:

40

Female Median Age:

43

Under 5

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85 Plus

Male

129

111

131

136

97

86

99

105

110

137

136

132

104

83

69

50

36

31

Female

116

128

131

116

71

94

76

104

126

127

154

128

96

103

62

74

62

73

Total

245

239

262

252

168

180

175

209

236

264

290

260

200

186

131

124

98

104

Male

Female

Total

Under 5

129

116

245

5-9

111

128

239

10-14

131

131

262

15-19

136

116

252

20-24

97

71

168

25-29

86

94

180

30-34

99

76

175

35-39

105

104

209

40-44

110

126

236

45-49

137

127

264

50-54

136

154

290

55-59

132

128

260

60-64

104

96

200

65-69

83

103

186

70-74

69

62

131

75-79

50

74

124

80-84

36

62

98

85 Plus

31

73

104

Gender

Male

1,782

49&percnt;

Female

1,841

51&percnt;

Gender

Race

White

3,509

96.9&percnt;

Black Or African American

15

0.4&percnt;

American Indian Or Alaskan Native

2

0.1&percnt;

Asian

9

0.2&percnt;

Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander

3

0.1&percnt;

Other Race

35

1.0&percnt;

Two Or More Races

50

1.4&percnt;

Race

Head of Household by Age

15-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75-84

85 Plus

Owner

13

101

157

230

212

171

117

48

Renter

26

73

68

81

54

28

29

15

Total

39

174

225

311

266

199

146

63

Owner

Renter

Total

15-24

13

26

39

25-34

101

73

174

35-44

157

68

225

45-54

230

81

311

55-64

212

54

266

65-74

171

28

199

75-84

117

29

146

85 Plus

48

15

63

Families vs Singles

Husband Wife Family Households

776

55&percnt;

Single Guardian

194

14&percnt;

Singles

403

28&percnt;

Singles With Roommate

50

4&percnt;

Families vs Singles

Households with Kids

Average Household Size: 2

Households without Kids

989

70&percnt;

Households with Kids

434

30&percnt;

Households with Kids

Children by Age

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Male

32

26

21

31

14

24

23

30

20

33

20

24

26

28

27

24

46

32

7

26

Female

22

26

20

22

23

31

24

25

25

25

26

22

26

32

28

24

23

23

18

20

Total

54

52

41

53

37

55

47

55

45

58

46

46

52

60

55

48

69

55

25

46

Male

Female

Total

1

32

22

54

2

26

26

52

3

21

20

41

4

31

22

53

5

14

23

37

6

24

31

55

7

23

24

47

8

30

25

55

9

20

25

45

10

33

25

58

11

20

26

46

12

24

22

46

13

26

26

52

14

28

32

60

15

27

28

55

16

24

24

48

17

46

23

69

18

32

23

55

19

7

18

25

20

26

20

46

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 47944 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities and nursing homes nearby.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 47944 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 47944 real estate data, the median home value of $84,800 is low compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 47944. Rentals in 47944 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $750-$999/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 47944 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Housing Type

In Occupied Housing Units

3,546

97.9&percnt;

Correctional Facility For Adults

21

0.6&percnt;

Juvenile Facilities

0

0.0&percnt;

Nursing Facilities

56

1.5&percnt;

Other Institutional

0

0.0&percnt;

College Student Housing

0

0.0&percnt;

Military Quarters

0

0.0&percnt;

Other Noninstitutional

0

0.0&percnt;

Housing Type

Year Housing was Built

Housing Occupancy

Owned Households With A Mortgage

668

42&percnt;

Owned Households Free & Clear

381

24&percnt;

Renter Occupied Households

374

23&percnt;

Households Vacant

181

11&percnt;

Housing Occupancy

Vacancy Reasons

For Rent

55

30.4&percnt;

Rented & Unoccupied

5

2.8&percnt;

For Sale Only

27

14.9&percnt;

Sold & Unoccupied

16

8.8&percnt;

For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use

12

6.6&percnt;

For Migrant Workers

1

0.6&percnt;

Vacant For Other Reasons

65

35.9&percnt;

Vacancy Reasons

Owner Occupied Home Values

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Studio Apartment

0

0&percnt;

1 Bedroom

75

24&percnt;

2 Bedroom

100

32&percnt;

3+ Bedroom

139

44&percnt;

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities

Cost of a Studio Apartment

Cost of a 1 Bedroom

Cost of a 2 Bedroom

Cost of a 3+ Bedroom

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $51,031 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 47944 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. A slightly higher than average number of commuters in 47944 can expect to fall in that range. Having to travel to work for over 45 minutes isn't uncommon for people who live here.